Job summary
RCHT & Bodmin Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) imaging is looking for motivated and dynamic Radiographers with specialist experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with good communication skills and a highly developed sense of patient care to join our friendly and progressive team.
The MRI department currently has 4 Philips 1.5T MRI scanners with a service delivered at the Bodmin CDC since June 2024
The department currently takes student radiographers from Exeter University and is a training site for Radiologists. We also have Assistant Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners including Reporting Radiographers, and Consultant Radiographers in post and are committed to developing the knowledge and skills of our workforce.
You will be a valuable member of the team in the provision of a quality led and timely cross sectional imaging service. We actively support and encourage Radiographers in their career development and are committed to providing increased opportunities to widen specialist skills, extend roles and deliver advanced practice. There is an active CPD and audit calendar within the department with involvement from all staff groups.
This is a permanent part time position.
Please take a moment to view this link and see the opportunities in Clinical Imaging: youtube.com/watch?v=9idN9cvivdk
Main duties of the job
To perform a wide range of cross-sectional imaging (CSI) examinations/scanswithin MRI.To work with the MRI Team Leader and Advanced Practitioner Radiographers to ensure the efficient and cost effective delivery of the MRI service.
To work as part of a team providing a 13 hour / 7 day service. The MRI department operates from 7:30-20:30 and the shifts are aligned to these hours.
To act as shift co-ordinator in the absence of the MRI Team Leader, takingresponsibility for the operation of the MRI department, including prioritising the workload, managing workflow and staff resources to ensure the highest standards of patient care are achieved.
To make operational management decisions out of hours in the absence of the Team Leader and Advanced Practitioners in MRI.
To work with the Team Leader and Advanced Practitioner Radiographers to continually improve the MRI service.
Justify radiology referrals (within scope of practice) using referral criteria which falls within the Royal College of Radiologists Guidelines and the Clinical Imaging Protocol Manual.
To comply with the MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
While currently we don't provide an on-call MRI service, candidates applying for this post would need to work out of hours and support an on-call system in the future, if it were to start
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR / BSc in radiography
- HCPC registration
- Competency in MRI - current
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification in MRI
- Working towards MRI or other CSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post Graduate Experience
- Cannulation and administration of IV drugs
Desirable
- Experience of shift co-ordinator duties
- Clinical experience in other imaging modalities
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment.
- To carry out audit and contribute to clinical governance.
- Ability and commitment to carry out IV cannulation and administration of IV drugs
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in trauma, acute and general radiography including MRI
- Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition adjustment & Attitude
Essential
- Pleasant, cheerful team player.
- Motivated and confident
- Accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and clinicians.
- Caring and professional attitude
- Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR / BSc in radiography
- HCPC registration
- Competency in MRI - current
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification in MRI
- Working towards MRI or other CSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years Post Graduate Experience
- Cannulation and administration of IV drugs
Desirable
- Experience of shift co-ordinator duties
- Clinical experience in other imaging modalities
Practical & Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team
- Portfolio evidence of CPD
- Ability to prioritise own workload and work under pressure.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Basic IT skills necessary to use specialist imaging equipment.
- To carry out audit and contribute to clinical governance.
- Ability and commitment to carry out IV cannulation and administration of IV drugs
- Ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries.
Desirable
- Extensive clinical and technical knowledge in trauma, acute and general radiography including MRI
- Experience in using PACS and RIS
Disposition adjustment & Attitude
Essential
- Pleasant, cheerful team player.
- Motivated and confident
- Accurate written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to communicate clinical information to patients and clinicians.
- Caring and professional attitude
- Flexibility and ability to take part in shifts including out of hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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